eChecks on PokerStars

[lwestatbus]

I just logged onto PokerStars and the sign on screen was telling me about eChecks available for instant deposit. I don't need to make a deposit now (but that may change quickly) but was wondering if anyone has tried this out and how it works. Also how it gets around the issues NeTeller had.

I'm still rooting for those scrappy Costa Ricans down there thumbing their noses at the US regulations.

[BigSlick34]

yep it works, congrats were a group of selected people. My buddy didnt get it.

[psyonix]

Having a $25 minimum is nice, in case you don't wanna dump a whole lot in the account. I also like 48 hour limit between deposits.

[Moon_Child]

i'm canadian and tried it. it works great... no problems... give it a shot...

[Casey ATB]

Works Great, no transaction charge, …and Fast! Don't know how they satisfy legal restrictions.

Quite unlike 'epassporte,' used by Full Tilt, with exorbitant transaction fees and extremely slow transaction time (9 days.)[/i]

[Dave B]

Full Tilt now offers ACH directly to and from your checking account. Deposits are there the next day, withdrawals are immediately available.

Something must have changed recently for them to break what we believed to be the interpretation of the law. I know there was a recent WTO ruling, but I didnt think that would impact things without new legistlation.

[Casey ATB]

[quote="Dave B"]Full Tilt now offers ACH directly to and from your checking account.

If you're talking about the "Cash Transfer option, that's a $250 minimum, right?

If you're talking about the "Click2Pay" option, that's not available to U.S. players.

Is there another 'transfer' method at Full Tilt?

[Dave B]

Yes, it came out w/ the most recent software upgrade a week or so ago. Jonnyboy has used it, I have not yet.

It is called "Bank Transfer"

[Casey ATB]

DAVE B:

I just logged in to Full Tilt, and I see the "Cash Transfer" option, but not the "Bank Transfer" option.

[Dave B]

Under cashier and withdrawal?

I am looking at it right now.

[raisebot]

echecks are not available on FT to everyone just yet

[Casey ATB]

Under cashier and withdrawal?

I am looking at it right now.

No, under "Cashier" and "Make a Deposit." Aren't we discussing deposits?

[Casey ATB]

echecks are not available on FT to everyone just yet

Why is that? What can be done to make it availble?

[raisebot]

echecks are not available on FT to everyone just yet

Why is that? What can be done to make it availble?

"Hi, my user ID on FT is xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
I've previously made a few successful deposit transactions with your site through epassporte, and also by giving friends money and having them transfer it to me.

However, unlike a few of my friends who have the option for "echeck" on their cashier page, I don't have that option.

I've made successful echeck deposits on pokerstars (as recently as this week), and also on Bodog back when they used to accept echecks.

Can you please look into why this is not an option for me? Even if this is a "beta" version, I still look forward to making a deposit if the echeck option was available to me.

Yours truly,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

Their reply-

"Hello xxxxxxxx,

Thank you for your interest in Instant eChecks.

Unfortunately, the Instant eChecks payment option is only available to a
select group of players. Unless Instant eChecks is displayed in your
deposit window, it is not an available payment option for you.

We are pleased to offer many other payment methods to our players. If
you would like to view a full list of the payment processing options
available to you, please visit: http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/deposit.php

If you require any assistance creating a payment processor account, Tilt
Pay Support provides deposit assistance on behalf of Full Tilt Poker.
You may speak with a representative over the phone by calling toll-free
in North America to 1-888-TILT-PAY (1-888-845-8729) or international
long distance by dialing your country calling code followed by our
telephone number. For example, from UK dial: 00+1+888-845-8729.

Please be advised that Tilt Pay Support can only assist with deposit
issues and is unable to assist with general support questions.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. We're
always here to help, xxxxxxxxx.

Regards,

Andrew T
Full Tilt Poker Support

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[Casey ATB]

I asked Full Tilt about the 'echeck' option for funding a player's account, and also asked how I can get that capability.

They responded by stating that some, but not all, players have that option.

However, They didn't respond to my question as to how I can get that option.